Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a condition that can impact anywhere from 2% to 11% of children, and it's often underdiagnosed, research has shown.

Oppositional defiant disorder is the most frequent behavioral disorder in preschoolers. The prevalence of ODD is reported to be between 1 percent and 11 percent in community samples.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavior disorder where children are frequently uncooperative or hostile. It may have genetic, environmental, and psychosocial causes.

Anbar, R. D., and Zand, N. (2023). A new approach to patients with oppositional defiant disorder. Clinical Pediatrics. doi: 10.1177/00099228231191465 More ...

Oppositional defiant disorder's broad definition and symptoms in children have some psychologists concerned. ADHD or autism may be the issue, not ODD.

Collapse Source: Filbeck A, et al. Implications of racial bias on the diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder. Presented at: American Psychiatric Association annual meeting; May 4-8, 2024; New ...